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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,439.74, 46,137.51 and 26,344.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,439.74, 46,137.51 and 26,344.14 is: 36,347.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,439.74 : 46,137.51 = 26,344.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,439.74/46,137.51 = 26,344.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,439.74x = 46,137.51 × 26,344.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,439.74x = 1,215,453,022.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,453,022.69/33,439.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,347.56

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